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AV58 UAU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,526 mi
Last recorded69,526 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 UAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,526 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,755 miles

Outer sills corroded

Rear wiper

Fail 26 Oct 2022 68,751 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Rear wiper

Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,593 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 65,593 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,105 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 59,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,802 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,062 miles

N/S front side repeater slightly discoloured

O/S front tyre age cracking

both front inner sills slightly soft

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 27 Nov 2017 46,046 miles

both outer sills slight corrosion

o/s front tyre age cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Dec 2016 45,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cracking slightly

rear exhaust strap broke but exhaust still secure

Fail 3 Dec 2016 45,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure lense loose (1.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cracking slightly

rear exhaust strap broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 28 May 2015 44,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 41,892 miles

Damage to O/S/R light unit.

N/S/F Door mirror unit missing.

N/S/F side repeater lens missing.

Pass 22 May 2013 35,141 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 35,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 27,872 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 24,868 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AV58 UAU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV58 UAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV58 UAU registered?

AV58 UAU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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